Description

A classic and characterful vintage charity badge from the Kent Hop Cops series, still attached to its original printed card. This design features the hop‑character in full police‑officer style, complete with traditional helmet and a bold moustache — one of the most distinctive and personality‑rich variants in the set. Produced as part of a local fundraising initiative, each badge supported Kent‑based charities and was sold as one of several designs to collect.

The original card accompanies the pin, carrying the familiar fundraising wording and confirming it as “one in a series to collect”. A charming and iconic piece of regional nostalgia, ideal for collectors of British charity pins, hop‑themed items, or Kent heritage memorabilia.

Character Variants in Local Fundraising Badges

The Kent Hop Cops series reflects the creativity and community spirit behind small‑run fundraising badges popular across the UK from the 1980s onward. These pins were typically sold at fairs, fêtes, and charity stalls, with designs inspired by local culture and identity.

Kent’s hop‑growing heritage provided the perfect foundation for this cheerful cast of hop‑characters, with the moustached officer standing out as one of the more humorous and memorable designs. Examples that remain on their original cards offer both provenance and display appeal, making them increasingly collectible today.

Height Approximately 20mm

Ref: KHC10